
Russia in the 19th century. The young Lieutenant Stanislaus Kovolski is in constant financial difficulties. One day he meets a fortune-teller, who prophesies that the great blessing is to expect.
Directed by Arthur Wellin, Pique Dame leans on a strong ensemble — Alexander Moissi, Eduard von Winterstein, Johanna Terwin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1918.
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